The F#, low D and lower, being larger flutes, need more practice to master. The A and G flutes are good middle of the road flute keys, still very easy to play and have a deeper sound than the smaller ones. Experience has shown us that people usually want the deepest tone that is comfortable to play. Flutes in the highest range (High D, High C) have a piping, Irish whistle quality, while flutes in the lowest range have an airy, hollow mellowness to them. You can compare sound clips of all the keys here.Įven if you've never played a woodwind before you should quickly adapt to most any key except the lowest ones. If you have any woodwind experience you will be able to master any Native American style flute. In order of size starting from the smallest (highest) are: High F#, High D, High C, B, A, G, F#, Low E, LOW D. Even people with small hands can usually play a flute in the key of A so that is the key I suggest you start with. You can use a dowel or a rolled-up piece of paper to mark down the finger holes to see if you can comfortably play a particular flute. The dimensions and finger hole spacing is noted with each flute listing. The larger (deeper) the flute is the harder it is to play. BachĪs far as the key, I would suggest you start with a key that is easy to play. "The aim and final reason of all music is nothing other than the glorification of God and the refreshment of the spirit.
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